Investigation Report
Fatal Crane Collapse During Boat Tie-Up Rope Installation
02-20-2008 09:15 G21669 ST/168 Fatality - Crane
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Crushing and pinch pointsDropped objectsFalls from heightMechanical failure
- Lifting operationsWorking at height
- CraneOperator displays and control interfaces
- Competence and trainingFunctional testingOperating and work proceduresPre-use checks
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
Investigation of a crane collapse on Rowan Gorilla IV during boat tie-up rope installation, resulting in two fatalities. Findings examine a bypassed primary limit switch, failure of the secondary switch and an uncalibrated replacement control panel. Recommendations address pre-use inspections, limit switches, maintenance, work permits and operator training.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Falls from height; fall from height.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Working at height; work at height.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.